Jeremiah 29:13-14,Jeremiah 29:2,John 17:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 29:8-14

To make the people quiet and easy in their captivity, I. God takes them off from building upon the false foundation which their pretended prophets laid, Jer. 29:8, 9. They told them that their captivity should be short, and therefore that they must not think of taking root in Babylon, but be upon the wing to go back: ?Now herein they deceive you,? says God; ?they prophesy a lie to you, though they prophesy in my name. But let them not deceive you, suffer not yourselves to be deluded by them.?... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 29:13

And ye shall seek me, and find me ,.... When persons seek the Lord aright, they always find him; a God hearing prayer; a God in Christ; bestowing favours upon them; granting them his presence; indulging them in communion with him; and favouring them with fresh supplies of his grace, and everything needful for them; every mercy, temporal and spiritual; that is, when they seek him in Christ, who is the only way to the Father, under the guidance and influence of the blessed Spirit; in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 29:14

And I will be found of you, saith the Lord ,.... As he is; when his favour is shown, his presence is enjoyed, and the blessing sought for is obtained: and I will turn away your captivity ; this designs the captivity of Jeconiah, or of the Jews that were carried captive with him; and which had its accomplishment when the Jews returned to their own land, upon the edict of Cyrus: and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

I will gather you from all the nations - A quotation from Deuteronomy 30:3 , and see also Deuteronomy 4:7 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:13

Verse 13 He confirms in other words the same thing; and yet the repetition, as we said yesterday, is not useless; for as the Jews perversely despised all threatenings, so it was difficult for them to receive any taste of God’s goodness from his promises. This then is the reason why the Prophet employs many words on this subject. By the word seek, he means prayers and supplications, as mentioned in the last verse. And Christ also, exhorting his disciples to pray, says, “Seek and ye shall find,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

Verse 14 The Prophet now applies what he seemed to have spoken generally. He then shews the effect of God’s favor, after having been reconciled to his people, even that he would restore their captivity, and gather them from all places. This was particularly said to the Jews; but the two former verses contain, as I have said, a general doctrine. He had before said, Ye shall find me; but he says now, I shall be found by you, or, I will shew myself to you. There is an implied contrast between the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-14

Duties and consolations of God's captivity. I. THEIR DUTIES The imposition of definite lines of conduct and policy upon the exiled, was one proof that they were not cast off; the promise of deliverance was another. Although amongst the heathen, they were not to be as the heathen; neither were they to be wholly given over to despair. As children of God they were to exhibit the virtues of: 1. Industry . ( Jeremiah 29:5 .) Misanthropy and despair are the parents of idleness;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-32

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:12-14

Signs that God's favor is restored. I. WHAT HE DOES IN HIS PEOPLE . 1. In turning their hearts to himself . They had been worshipping Baal and the gods of heathendom. Only now and then did they offer a haft-hearted worship to Jehovah. The idolatries that pandered to their lusts were uppermost in their thoughts, and it was only occasionally, in seasons of desperate need, they bethought themselves of Jehovah. Now he was to assume a higher place in their regard. Their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:13

Seeking God with the whole heart. I. GOD MUST BE FOUND BEFORE BE CAN BE KNOWN AND ENJOYED . "He is not far from each one of us: for in him we live, and move, and have our being." Yet this natural nearness of God may be unrecognized by us, and may not be sufficient to bring us into the spiritual communion with him. The God of nature may be "the unknown God," or he may be recognized and yet not enjoyed as the "Portion" of the soul. 1. Sin hides the vision of God,... read more

Jeremiah 29:13-14,jeremiah 29:2,john 17:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 29:8-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 29:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 29:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:13

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